Speak On

Re-release: We spoke to Dr Matt Winning back in 2021 about the reality of climate change. Dr Matt Winning is a stand-up comedian and expert environmental researcher who performs live climate change comedy shows. He is also an Author, Broadcaster and Keynote Speaker.___________________We're back for another season! This time, our theme is 'Shit You Should Care About'. For this first episode, Yolanda speaks with environmental researcher at the University College London, climate change comedian, podcaster and author of the book 'Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change?', Dr Matt Winning. We highly recommend Matt's TEDx talk! Together, Yolanda and Matt explore how the climate crisis is a people problem, rather than a planet problem._______________Speak On is a podcast, event series and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and follow us on socials to stay updated on new episodes, live events and more.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/speakon_⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@speakon_⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@speakon⁠⁠⁠ Host, Creator & Executive Producer: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yokics⁠⁠⁠Guest: Matt Winning: www.instagram.com/mattywin85/ Produced by: Speak&Do Productions: ⁠⁠www.speakanddoproductions.com⁠⁠Executive Producer: Abigail Weaver:  ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver⁠⁠⁠

Re-release: We spoke to Ceecee back in 2021 about her experiences as a trans woman. Yolanda speaks to public speaker and content creator Ceecee Jacobsen about her experience as the first trans person in her entire country._______________Speak On is a podcast, event series and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and follow us on socials to stay updated on new episodes, live events and more.Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/speakon_⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@speakon_⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@speakon⁠⁠ Host, Creator & Executive Producer: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yokics⁠⁠Guest: Ceecee Jacobsen www.instagram.com/ceeceejacobsen/⁠Produced by: Speak&Do Productions: ⁠www.speakanddoproductions.com⁠Executive Producer: Abigail Weaver:  ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver⁠⁠ 

Re-release: We spoke to Maisha back in 2022 about her experiences with Domestic Abuse/Intimate Partner Violence. TW: Abuse, suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Maisha Sumah, a domestic violence survivor and award-winning public speaker who advocates against domestic abuse. We had some recording issues with this episode, but do not be put off. Maisha's story is harrowing but very important. ___________________Speak On is a podcast, event series and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels.Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/speakon_⁠TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@speakon_⁠YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@speakon⁠Guest: Maisha Sumah: www.instagram.com/maishasumah__Host, Creator & Executive Producer: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: ⁠www.instagram.com/yokics⁠Produced by: Speak&Do Productions:  www.speakanddoproductions.comExecutive Producer: Abigail Weaver:  ⁠www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver⁠

Yolanda Copes-Stepney, the creator and host of Speak On, is back with a new season for 2025. After a well-earned break, Speak On returns to continue exploring culture, society and wellbeing through honest, inclusive, and empowering conversations.  To kick things off, we're re-releasing some past episodes that speak to current events and online discourse - powerful conversations worth revisiting. ___________________Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and follow us on socials to stay updated on new episodes, live events and more. Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/speakon_⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠www.tiktok.com/@speakon_⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@speakon⁠⁠  Host, Creator & Executive Producer: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yokics⁠⁠Produced by: Speak&Do Productions: ⁠www.speakanddoproductions.com⁠Executive Producer: Abigail Weaver:  ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver⁠⁠ 

Yolanda speaks with Ben Butler, a Childcare Paralegal and newly graduated Barrister about why the surrogacy laws here in the UK have a lot of room for improvement. __________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Ben Butler Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Sarah Jones, a board member at SurrogacyUK who has been a surrogate five times! They speak on what it's actually like to be a surrogate, the misconceptions and why the laws around surrogacy have a lot of room for improvement. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Sarah Jones: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjsuk/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with clinical psychologist Dr Haben Ghezai and trainee clinical psychologist Candice Williams about what makes a psychologist, the issues with TV psychologists and if therapy is for everyone. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Haben: https://www.instagram.com/drhaben_ghezai/?hl=en Candice: https://twitter.com/Cand_45 Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

TW: Domestic abuse, mental health. Yolanda speaks with the Worlds 3rd Strongest Woman, the incredible Sam Tayloe. Sam is also a domestic violence survivor and advocates against DV. For this episode, Yolanda and Sam talk about how domestic abuse exists within LGBTQ+ relationships too and how this doesn't get discussed enough. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Sam Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/sam_taylor_welsh_strongwoman/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

TW: Abuse, suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Maisha Sumah, a domestic violence survivor and award-winning public speaker who advocates against domestic abuse. We had some recording issues with this episode, but do not be put off. Maisha's story is harrowing but very important. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Maisha Sumah: https://www.instagram.com/maishasumah__/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Paxton Smith a reproductive rights activist, speaker, and musician from Texas, USA. Paxton went viral when she decided to use her valedictorian speech at the University of Texas, to speak against Texas' SB8 bill. Together they talk about what on earth is actually going on in Texas right now and how the Heartbeat Act is affecting women. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Paxton Smith: https://www.instagram.com/paxtonasmith/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Dafina Malovska who after surviving Stage 2 womb cancer has become a campaigner on a mission to improve women's health in the UK. This is her enlightening story. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Dafina Malovska: https://www.instagram.com/checkmeupuk/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with finance journalist Kalpana Fitzpatrick about how to be a smart spender, what a pension is, how to get a good credit score and the importance of setting good examples for children. For the sake of our mention health, speaking about money should not be a taboo topic. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Kalpana Fitzpatrick: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanafitz/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Benash Nazmeen a Specialist Cultural Liaison Midwife, working towards addressing health inequalities within maternity services. Benash is also the Co-Chair of Birthrights, the only UK organisation dedicated to improving women and birthing peoples experience of pregnancy and childbirth by promoting respect for human rights. Together, they talk about how to reduce harm and promote compassion understanding in maternal healthcare. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Benash Nazmeen | https://twitter.com/birthrightsorg | https://www.instagram.com/birthrightsorg/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Trainee Clinical Psychologist Candice Williams about the inequalities in maternal health for black women and birthing people. We're keen to help spread the word about her Doctoral Research into perinatal inequalities for black mothers in the UK. To find out more and to contribute, take a listen to the episode and then contact Candice via her Twitter or Instagram below. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Candice Williams | https://www.instagram.com/dclinperinatal_research/ | @DClin_Perinatal Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Danny Price, a content creator and social commentator, about debates, listening and cancel culture. You may recognise Danny's voice from our previous pod on conspiracy theories! As always with Danny, expect strong language. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Danny Price | https://www.instagram.com/dannyfuckingprice/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

TW: Suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Josselin Grossi, a telephone volunteer at the Samaritans' Croydon Branch to discuss her experience working as a volunteer. Samaritans is a registered charity that provides emotional support to anyone in times of emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Samaritans is a free, 24-hour service. you can call them any time on 116 123. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, the quickest way to get help is to call an ambulance on 999. The Samaritans website is an incredible resource full of mental health tips, explainer videos and support for those supporting others. We recommend reading their articles to get a better understanding of the health crisis the UK is facing right now. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest:Samaritans | www.instagram.com/samaritanscharity Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

We're back for another season! This time, our theme is 'Shit You Should Care About'. For this first episode, Yolanda speaks with environmental researcher at the University College London, climate change comedian, podcaster and author of the book 'Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change?', Dr Matt Winning. We highly recommend Matt's TEDx talk! Together, Yolanda and Matt explore how the climate crisis is a people problem, rather than a planet problem. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Matt Winning: https://www.instagram.com/mattywin85/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Sarah Graham, health journalist and Founder of the blog 'Hysterical Women' about the gender bias in medicine and health. Make sure to check out her incredible (trans inclusive) blog, Hysterical Women here: https://hystericalwomen.co.uk/ ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Sarah Graham: https://twitter.com/SarahGraham7 Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

In this special minipod, Yolanda speaks with filmmaker Maxine Trump about her incredible film, ‘To Kid or Not To Kid'. Maxine gives away as much as she can without sharing any spoilers! Watch the film here: https://www.tokidornottokid.com/ ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Maxine Trump: https://www.instagram.com/maxinetrump_childfreedirector/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to Alessia Cesana and Maxine Page, two journalists who discuss their decision to live child-free. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Alessia Cesana and Maxine Page: https://twitter.com/maxinepage Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to author, comedian and podcaster Samantha Baines about what it really means to be a womxn in 2021. Make sure you check out Samantha's podcast, The Divorce Club: https://spoti.fi/3vPAoJg ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Samantha Baines: https://www.instagram.com/samanthabaines/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

This week we revisit our online event series ‘We Need To Talk About Mental Health' which we hosted back in November. For Men's Health Week, we've picked our favourite bits from two of the talks that covered all things body image, the concept of masculinity, mental health, men's wellness and so much more. If you like what you hear, these talks in full plus the rest of this event series is available for free over on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/35sHmZH Thanks so much to our incredible guest. Full line up: ‘The Pressure to Be Buff' - Dr Russell Delderfield and Laurence Fountain 'Are You Man Enough? The Crisis Of Masculinity' hosted by Danny Price, featuring Alexis Caught, Ash Bhardwaj and Nathaniel Pamah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to writer and TikToker Emily Haswell about age gaps in relationships, exactly why men date teens and why it's not ok. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Emily Haswell: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyisunemployed Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to public speaker and content creator Ceecee Jacobsen about her experience as the first trans person in her entire country. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Ceecee Jacobsen https://www.instagram.com/ceeceejacobsen/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to writer and performer Tabby Lamb about gender identity, being non-binary in 2021 and so much more. Dig in! ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Tabby Lamb https://twitter.com/TheTabbyLamb Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to the incredible advocate for the rare condition MRKH, Vic Lane. 1 in 5000 women have MRKH, a diagnosis which not even all doctors know about. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Vics Lane https://www.instagram.com/vicsxmrkh/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to Amy Thomson, CEO and Founder of The Moody Month app and now the author of ‘Moody: A 21st Century Hormone Guide' about all things hormones, mood swings and wellbeing. Despite the title, this podcast is definitely not just for women! ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Amy Thomson: https://www.instagram.com/amytstory/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to comedian and writer Ta'Vi plus model and makeup artist Grace Gray about why the term #NotAllMen has no place in 2021 - in fact ever! ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Grace Gray https://www.instagram.com/heyitsgracegray/ Ta'Vi https://www.tiktok.com/@tavitalkstrash Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to Gillian Myhill, co-founder of a new and game-changing dating app called BARE. Together they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on online dating and predict what dating will look like post-lockdown. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/ Guest: Gillian Myhill https://www.instagram.com/baredating/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to Poppy Scarlett, proud wanker, pleasure educator and founder of sex toy boutque, Self & More. This episode is all about normalising masturbation and the health benefits to having some alone time! ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Poppy Scarlett: https://www.instagram.com/poppyscarlett_/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to podcaster and musician Jamie Finch about something that no one (except Jamie!) talks about - sex addiction. Add Jamie's podcast Let's Talk About Sex Jamie to your list, we highly recommend it. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Jamie Finch https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutsexjamie/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with psychologist and writer Wendy Gregory who specialises in narcissist personality disorder. They talk about NPD as a whole plus what it's like to date someone with the disorder. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Wendy Gregory https://twitter.com/thewendyhouse57 Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with Honey and Maria from the podcast 'Sextras' about all things sex education, RSE lessons and Zoella being booted off the curriculum. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Sextras https://www.instagram.com/sextraspodcast/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to writer and educator Janet W. Hardy about polyamory and open relationships. Make sure to add Janet's book The Ethical Slut to your list! ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Janet W Hardy: https://twitter.com/janetwhardy Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to former adult film actor and sex work activist Rachel Brownstein about changing the stigmas and evolving the conversation around sex work. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Rachel Brownstein: https://twitter.com/AuntieR8chel Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to author Eleanor Wood about how to survive a hideous breakup. If you like this podcast, you'll love Eleanor's book ‘Staunch'. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Eleanor Wood: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorclairewood/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to actor, writer and teacher Rich Watkins about his personal journey of living with HIV. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Rich Watkins: https://twitter.com/richwatkinsldn Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to adult film actor and producer, intimacy coordinator and advocate for the Free Speech Coalition, Lotus Lain. Yolanda asks what it's like to be a sex worker on Instagram right now, if Lotus has seen a shift in the porn industry since #MeToo and so much more. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Lotus Lain: https://linktr.ee/itslotuslain Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda calls on her friends Pamela Drameh and Danni O'Halloran for an open and honest chat about the stereotypes of promiscuity, the truth about slut-shaming and beyond. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Pamela Drameh, Danni O'Halloran. Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to Dr Brad Sagarin, a professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University and the head of the Science of BDSM Research Team, about the science and psychology behind BDSM. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Dr Brad Sagarin https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to love coach and psychosexual therapist Cate Mackenzie about dating, finding love and what it takes to maintain relationships in 2021. Cate runs a workshop on bridging which can be accessed here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/catemackenzie/435529 ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Cate Mackenzie: https://www.instagram.com/catemmackenzie/?hl=en Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

We've wrapped up this series of the podcast but we're looking forward to sharing more episodes with you in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Yolanda and the Speak On team. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to journalist and podcaster Jackie Adedeji AKA Jackie Big Tits. Yolanda asked Jackie about her relationship with social media and if it is ruining our lives. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Jackie Adedeji https://www.instagram.com/ohmygoshitsjackie/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to broadcaster, well-being expert and founder of The Sober Club Janey Lee Grace about the health benefits of cutting back on alcohol. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Janey Lee Grace https://twitter.com/janeyleegrace Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to founder of Centred Mums Grace Lillywhite about the importance of pelvic floor health and the common misconceptions. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Grace Lillywhite https://www.instagram.com/centredmumspilates/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to musician Frank Turner about what it's like to be a successful touring musician in 2020, if the music industry has changed in recent years regarding mental health stigmas and the impact social media has on Frank's career and mindset. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men's mental health. If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below: CALM Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Mind Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Shout 85258 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Frank Turner https://www.instagram.com/frankturner/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to actor, writer and director Gabriel Bisset-Smith about the truth of toxic masculinity, how it affects all members of society and its link to negative mental health. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men's mental health If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below: CALM Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Mind Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Shout 85258 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Gabriel Bisset-Smith https://www.instagram.com/gabrielbissetsmith/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to podcaster and UX designer Eeds McKenzie about his personal journey with therapy and how to offer a safe and authentic space which allows people to open up. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men's mental health. If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below: CALM Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Mind Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Shout 85258 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Eeds McKenzie https://twitter.com/Eedsmckenzie Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks to DJ, Producer and educator Nomine AKA Outrage about living day to day with chronic anxiety. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men's mental health. If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below: CALM Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight) Website: www.thecalmzone.net Mind Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk Shout 85258 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Nomine https://www.instagram.com/nomine_sound/ Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda invites her friend Pamela Drameh back on the podcast to talk dating, body neutrality and how to maintain positive body image in 2020. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Pamela Drameh Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message

Yolanda speaks with the campaigner and creator of Cheer Up Luv Eliza Hatch, to talk all things sexual harassment since lockdown, regulations and COVID-19. ___________________ Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing. Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On's social media channels. Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics Guest: Eliza Hatch: https://www.instagram.com/elizahatch / https://www.instagram.com/cheerupluv Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakon/message